RECIPE: Pineapple Gazpacho

[1] Pineapple gazpacho, spicy and refreshing (photo courtesy Urban Accents). [2] A fresh pineapple makes this summer soup taste terrific (photo courtesy Whole Foods Markets).   Yesterday we featured a spicy Grilled Pineapple Cocktail, but only the garnish was grilled. Today, The pineapple is marinated in spices and lime juice, then grilled to provide this…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Individual Ice Cream Cakes

Don’t let National Ice Cream Month end without some ice cream cake. In today’s tip, you add to the fun by giving each person his or her own individual-size ice cream cake. All you need are two ingredients—cake and ice cream—plus an optional garnish. And a fun flavor pairing, although chocolate cake and vanilla ice…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Hot Dog Day

The Cubano Dog, adapted from the Cuban Sandwich. Photo courtesy Lightlife.   June 23rd is National Hot Dog Day, and we’ve got a new hot dog recipe: the Cubano Dog. It’s a riff on the Cubano (Cuban) Sandwich, a variation of ham and cheese made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickles and…
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